Emergency Medicine Job in Lexington, Kentucky
Locum Emergency Medicine Physician - Flex Shift, Top of Market Premium Pay, Quick Start. Top facility. Paid travel/housing. Paid malpractice.
Company:Odyssey Locums
Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Location:Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
Urgently Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for a Hospital near Lexington, KY.
- Temporary privs available with clean file (45 days). Regular privs take 90 days.
- Active KY license and DEA dedicated to locums work required.
- Prefers board certified in EM but will consider BC in FP with 3+ years of EM experience. Note: Non-ABEM will require an in-person interview before granting privs.
- Locum need is for equivalent of 4 FTE's up to 1 year.
- Preference is for locum providers to be open to working at main hospital as well as affiliated FSER's.
- Main hospital shifts are generally 10 hours. Affiliated FSED's require 12hr shifts. Morning, mids and nights available.
- Does the site need both days and nights? Yes.
- What is shift structure for MD’s? 6a -4P, 1p-11p, 8p-7a.
- Average patient census? 89
- Average annual ER admissions 3240
- Client pays for lodging and mileage reimbursement.
- $2000 referral bonus received for any referral who works 160 hrs.
- Competitive Hourly pay housing travel A rated malpractice insurance with tail coverage included.
Top healthcare facility offering a full range of healthcare services.
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About Odyssey Locums
Control over your career is true freedom — and Odyssey Locum Tenens makes it possible
We understand the needs of today’s clinicians. Our experienced recruiters advocate for you at every step—from negotiating top pay packages to ensuring a seamless credentialing and onboarding process. Together, we help you craft assignments tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and career stage.
What We Offer:
Maximized pay and opportunity
Fast, efficient credentialing with a dedciated credentialing specialist
24/7 recruiter support
National job opportunities across all 50 states
Malpractice coverage included with tail
Travel and lodging arranged and paid for
Choose when and where you work — from 1-week blocks to long-term contracts
Who We Work With:
Residents & Fellows
Odyssey helps residents and fellows launch their careers with flexibility and financial support. Locum tenens gives you the chance to “test-drive” a facility before signing a full-time contract, while also building your CV and earning extra income to pay down medical school loans.
Mid-Career Physicians
For physicians who have already established themselves, Odyssey offers locum opportunities that bring balance and variety. Whether you want to expand your reach, earn additional income, break out of routine, or serve communities in need, Odyssey supports you in shaping the career you want.
Late-Career Physicians
Odyssey partners with senior physicians who want to keep making an impact without the demands of a full-time role. Locum tenens allows you to share your expertise, support younger doctors, and continue practicing on your own terms — with Odyssey handling the details.
Specialties We Staff:
We place locum tenens providers in a wide range of specialties, including:
Anesthesiology
CRNA
Emergency Medicine
Radiology
Gastroenterology
and more